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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
  Certification Simplified - Register Now Please Forward to Potentially Interested Parties Thanks.

 

Certification Simplified
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February 19, 2010
Bartle Hall Convention Center
Kansas City, MO 64105
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reception 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

You'll Learn

  • Step by step instructions on the certification process

 

  • Invaluable Resource Guide given to each attendee containing program ordiances, guidelines and application forms

 

  • Detailed information concerning the legal parameters of the programs

 

  • Nationally known speakers

 

  • How to access "ARRA" stimulus fund projects from your respective state

Speakers

Speaker Photos

 

  • Ann Sullivan-
    Don't miss noted Washington Insider Ann Sullivan's Keynote speech on the Economic Stimulus Package

 

  • Anthony Robinson-
    President / CEO Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund

 

  • Denise Farris-
    Managing Member Farris Law Firm, L.L.C.
    Reading Between the Lines..... Understanding the Application Questions

Who should Attend

  • Business owners seeking minority, women, disadvantaged or federal M/W/DBE certification information and instructions

 

  • Government agencies seeking outreach for certified M/W/DBE firms in broad work-scope categories

 

  • Minority and Women Business Associations seeking to increase their membership pools

 

  • Vendors to any of the above markets


$249

 

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Saturday, January 16, 2010
  Small Businesses: Call to Serve
The Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance -- A Call to Serve
Hello and Happy New Year!
 
Despite the economic downturn,  we still have a lot to be thankful for, most importantly as we focus on supplier diversity and workforce development in the industry we have the opportunity to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility provide for our common defense, promote welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.  This is why we live in the United States of America. We are the People of the United States of America. Preamble-Revisited
 
Please review the following call to serve message from the President and the Transportation Secretary.  We look forward to your success in the upcoming year as the Alliance celebrates its 10th year of providing meaningful and sustainable services.
JAJ Signature
President and CEO
Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance
 
USDOT Conference pic 
Join Actress Phylicia Rashad and Secretary Ray LaHood for a Conference Call as DOT Promotes the National Day of Service Encouraging Small Businesses to Make a Difference

Purpose: This event is to remind small business owners that all Americans are called to service and everyone can make a difference.  Building upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and connecting his legacy with the President's commitment to Public Service, this call aims to educate and energize DOT's small business community into using their unique skills to serve others on a sustained basis.  Dial in to find out about community and public service opportunities in your local city.
 
Who:  Small Business Community
 
When:  Tuesday, January 19th, 10:00 AM (EST)
 
How:   Conference Call Participant Number: (866) 254-5938
           Participant Access Code: 141963
 
Speakers include:
 
Hon. Ray LaHood, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
Ms. Phylicia Rashad, Actress/Tony Award Winner
Ms. Sonal Shah, White House, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Social Innovation
Mr. John Porcari, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
Mr. Brandon Neal, Director, OSDBU, U.S. Department of Transportation
 
 
 
 
The Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance | 1255 South Loop Road | College Park | GA | 30337
 
Monday, January 11, 2010
  Kansas Governor's Annual Dr. King Celebration

Kansas to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Annual event to feature Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little of the University of Kansas 

Topeka, KS – Governor Mark Parkinson and the Kansas Commission on African American Affairs will host the Governor's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison. 

 

This year's event will feature remarks by the Governor and a keynote address by University of Kansas Chancellor, Dr. Gray-Little. 

 

The celebration will begin with the traditional Ceremonial March from the crosswalk/stoplight on 10th Street in front of the Judicial Center to the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 11:45 AM. 

 

The March will be led by Governor Parkinson and the Topeka High School Marching Band and the Highland Park High School Air Force Jr. ROTC.  The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Choir will perform during the celebration. 

 
Friday, January 01, 2010
  7 Tips to Maintain Your Website Reputation

In order to succeed and combat the competitive online world, you need to maintain a good reputation online. A good reputation does not only require a good website design but a lot more to build confidence, to grow sales and ultimately leads to better revenues and higher profitability.

In today's Internet buzz nasty rumors, wrong opinions and incorrect news spread rapidly and if not taken timely action to handle the news properly, you may face a serious threat to your online business and credibility.

Here are some simple measures you can take to maintain your website's reputation:

1. Respond to customers

Being open and responsive to customers is an important part of creating a positive impression and managing your website's reputation. If someone asks you a question, answer it there or through e-mail. Be quick in addressing your customer issues before the word spreads.

2. Answer the negative comments humbly

Be real, not everyone is satisfied with your work and services. If these people are among the ones spreading negative comments about you for whatever reason like delayed service or unfriendly attitude, answer them instantly to terminate the issue right there!

Be very polite when putting your point of view in front of such people and you'll sure succeed in saving your reputation. Answering negative remarks modestly can be a great way of turning a bad situation into positive one.

3. Create official online profiles

Create your own platform for users to share their experiences they've had with you. Create your own profiles and websites complete with the kind of information you actually want to be available about you. Let users communicate with each other and comment about your products or services, whether positive or negative.

4. Report stolen material from you

It's very well possible that online competitors may steal material from your website to increase their ranking and traffic. This may lose your credibility among your users, making you "not-so-unique" in their eyes. To control such theft, you can report their site through strict action.

5. Write blogs

Writing blog posts are extremely effective in promoting your business. Through blog reviews and blog comments, you even increase your chance of getting high traffic volumes to your website.

If you or any of the experts in your business have important knowledge like instructions, guidelines, tips and trick that can be useful for the users, share them through writing blog posts, let say you write blog for "basic tips for web design". This will greatly enhance your online reputation.

6. Optimize For Search Engines

Majority of the internet users accept results from Google searches or any other search engine as highly credible. Therefore, to maintain a good website reputation, don't forget to optimize your website. You can consult professional search engine optimization services for this purpose.

7. Using the social media

Setting up social media networks in order to maintain your website's online reputation is a great thought. To begin with, set up your profiles on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace. Once you have your accounts setup, you will need to do the following things:

- Create a complete profile by putting all the information
- Engage and Interact with the members
- Monitor comments for both positive and negative remarks

You might have spend good time and money for your website design and building up your website's good reputation, so it's important not to let anyone drag it through the mud. Follow the above given tips to maintain your positive reputation among the online community.

About the Author: James Parker is a marketing specialist and IT consultant working in diverse domains of IT.

 
Thursday, December 31, 2009
  ARRA-related Update from the KCC State Energy Office

FYI - Share with other interested parties...

ARRA-related Update from the KCC State Energy Office

December 31, 2009

 

EFFICIENCY KANSAS LOAN PROGRAM

Upcoming Energy Auditor Trainings

  • Wichita, Jan. 25-29, 2010: This training is hosted by the Wichita Area Technical College, with training provided by the Energy and Environmental Training Center (in affiliation with the Metropolitan Energy Center), one of the Efficiency Kansas qualified training institutions. Classes will be held at the WATC Comotara Campus, 3639 N. Comotara, Wichita. Cost is $1495, including books, access to REM (energy efficiency modeling software), field exam, and 2 practice audit reviews. Online registration is available; contact jfolk@watc.edu or call 316-677-1417.
  • Greensburg, Feb. 8-12: This training is jointly hosted by Greensburg Green Town (620-723-2790) and the Flint Hills Technical College, with training provided by the Energy and Environmental Training Center, in affiliation with the Metropolitan Energy Center, one of the Efficiency Kansas qualified training institutions. For more information, contact Shery Greene  (sherry.energytrainingcenter@gmail.com; 816-377-3738); Linda Brinkerhoff  (linda.energytrainingcenter@gmail.com; 913-787-1724); Bill Hanlon (whanlon@fhtc.edu; 620-341-1335); or Ruth Ann Wedel (ruthann@GreensburgGreentown.org).

 

 
Thursday, December 17, 2009
  Free business listing, updates and insight from Google

Help customers find you on Google, it's free.

  • Free listing
    Local customers already search Google for the products and services you offer. Create a business listing to be sure they find you.
  • Free updates
    Keep your address, phone number, hours of operation, and more up-to-date. Even create coupons and display photos and videos, all for free.
  • New! Free insights
    Use the power of Google's data to learn where your customers come from and what they search for to find you.
www.google.com/local/add
 
 
 
Monday, November 30, 2009
  MiButler.com offers free training and tools needed to start an online business or create an Internet presence for your already existing business

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Edrea Davis/770.961.6200

 

In response to the recent double-digit unemployment rates and lingering recession, MiButler.com will kick-off the holiday season by providing free technology training and tools required to establish an online business to people who sign up at www.mibutler.com starting on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, 2009.

"With unemployment at a 25-year high and the
US economy on life support, we each need to do our part to help," said Kawann Coleman, CEO of Coleman Media, creator of MiButler. "Offering free online businesses and the training necessary to run that business is a good way to help people who are looking for ways to supplement their income. This is not a get rich overnight opportunity. But, if a person has a business idea we can help to implement the online strategy for their business or we can help non-business owners identify eCommerce opportunities that can provide a monthly income."

Coleman continues, "Again, whoever signs up Black Friday through Cyber Monday will get free personalized training and webinars to get the business started and free access to the MiButler.com platform. We really want to do something this holiday season to help entrepreneurs or people seeking income opportunities."

MiButler is an innovative technology platform developed to automate routine tasks to maintain an online business. The system enables non-technical people to create a website without the help of a web designer, edit website content, setup an online shop to sell products on the web, send email newsletters and more. The training component will teach non-technical people how to use of all of the applications in the MiButler platform.

"The MiButler system is extremely user friendly," says A.T. Coleman, president of Coleman Media. "After a brief training session a person can develop a website for their company or even develop websites for other people. If they have access to products, they can sell them online."

MiButler stands for "My Internet"
Butler. From one central console at www.mibutler.com, each subscriber's personal "Butler" manages websites, customer databases, email marketing campaigns, web analytics and eCommerce.

Coleman Media is a company focused on developing tools and applications that help technically challenged entrepreneurs do business online.

"Our long-term goal is to cultivate a global online business builders group that allows local entrepreneurs to network, outsource to each other, and consult one another on effective business practices from around the world," adds A.T. Coleman.

Anyone interested in starting their free online business should visit www.mibutler.com to sign up beginning "Black Friday",
November 27th, 2009 or email support ( @ ) mibutler dot com.

 
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Edrea Davis
Communications Strategist & Author of SnitchCraft
www.jazzmynepr.com 
www.snitchcraft.com
www.dogonvillage.com
 
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